However, I think that the people who installed these racks must not ride bikes with handlebars. Sure, with some careful contorting of your bike, these are somewhat functional. I just feel that pulling them away from the wall, even just a few more inches, would have made much more sense.

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I guess that, to me, the glass is half full. See http://dfwptp.blogspot.com/2011/03/smart-business.html for my own previous post on the exact same topic. I have no difficulty at all locking my bike to these racks, in contrast to their nonexistent cousins at any other gas station chain. I will continue to find something positive to say about those poorly placed racks every single time I go into a QuickTrip. After all, in the land of the blind, a one-eyed man with cataracts is KING.

You’re right. I guess, any bike infrastructure should be looked at as a positive thing – even if it isn’t done right. The intention, in a lot of cases, should be applauded because it brings cycling awareness.

You want to see a FAIL? Go to most any Starbucks, any gas station other than QuickTrip, ANY Walgreens, or most grocery or hardware stores. One example is the closest thing to a bike rack at the Ocean Shores IGA as shown at

Are you suggesting other than QuickTrip RULES – at least until someone else gets a clue?